AFFECTION OF THE ELBOW-JOINT.

Management of the elbow joint.

The elbow is a complex joint that is prone to bleeding episodes. These features as well as the close proximity of the ulnar nerve and the need to use the elbow in many activities of daily living can lead to a range of symptoms including recurrent bleeds, pain, instability or loss of range of movement and nerve compression. Conservative management includes splinting and proprioceptive retraining...

Tuberculosis of the elbow joint

Tuberculosis remains a major health issue worldwide, with a growing incidence in the UK; 8500 new cases were reported in 2006. However, musculoskeletal involvement is still infrequently reported in the medical literature, especially in the developed world. The lack of familiarity with tuberculosis in general, as well as specific signs and symptoms of extrapulmonary involvement may be contributo...

Mechanical Simulation of the Extension and Flexion of the Elbow Joint in Rehabilitation

Objective: The goal of the present study was to improve the extension and flexion of the elbow joint for rehabilitation purposes, in terms of energy dissipation and of injuries caused by stress imposed on connective tissue by exercise equipments during force transfer , by investigation of viscoelastic property variations during change in speed of motion. Materials & Methods: A sample of five...

The Measurement of Rigidity in Elbow Joint: An Objective Method for the Evaluation of Parkinson's disease

Introduction: One of the most common syndromes in Parkinson's disease (PD) is rigidity. Currently, an index is used to evaluate the level of PD by the clinical measurement of rigidity in the upper extremity. The index uses a subjective method called Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating System (UPDRS). The subjective nature of this method makes the influence of physician in the measurement of rigi...

Tuberculosis of the Elbow Joint in Children